How do I find exhibition contracts in the UK public sector?

Search live portals for open exhibition tenders, or track museums and galleries ahead of a gallery renewal programme, since major exhibition fit-outs are planned years in advance. Stotles pulls notices from 100+ portals into one place.

What kinds of exhibition work do public sector buyers tender for?

Museum exhibition design, build and fit out is the largest single category, running from a single gallery refresh to a multi-year, multi-gallery renewal programme. Trade show and conference exhibition stands, exhibition graphics and display equipment, and cultural exhibition delivery services round out the rest.

Who buys exhibition work?

Museums and galleries commission most of it, particularly around major anniversary or gallery renewal programmes. Local authorities and investment bodies buy exhibition stands for property and trade events, and government departments and cultural bodies commission exhibition delivery for events held overseas.

Is museum exhibition work the same as general construction?

It overlaps but is not identical. A gallery renewal typically bundles construction work with specialist exhibition design, AV integration and visitor flow consultancy, so a single programme can span both this page and the general construction market. The exhibition-specific design, graphics and display work is what sets this category apart.

Exhibition Tenders

See open Exhibition tenders and awarded contracts for the UK public sector.

Notices cover exhibition design, build and fit out, from full museum gallery renewals to trade show and conference stands, plus the graphics, display equipment and cultural event delivery that go with them. Overseas cultural exhibitions delivered on behalf of government bodies are a recurring, more specialist thread.

Museums and galleries buy the bulk of this work, alongside local authorities and trade bodies exhibiting at property and investment events, and government departments running cultural programmes abroad.

1,945 results

Closed tender, closed 28 August 2014Published 22 November 2022
Invest NI – Design & Construction of the NI Group Stand at Arab Health 2015
Department of Finance
£48,000
Awarded contractPublished 21 November 2022
Fit-Out Works at The Burren Centre, Kilfenora, Co. Clare
Comhar Conradh na Boirne Teo, T/A The Burren CentreSupplier(s) Marcon Fit-Out (Ireland) LtdExhibition centre construction workAwarded 21 November 2022
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 January 2023Published 21 November 2022
Dunbrody Experience Interpretive Design & Fit Out Supervision
Wexford County CouncilConstruction work for buildings relating to exhibitions
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 15 November 2022
A Four Year, Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Exhibition Stands, Display Stands and related Equipment and Services to TUS.
Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (TUSMM)Supplier(s) Bowspirit Marketing Ltd TA CreoExhibition standsAwarded 15 November 2022
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2022Published 15 November 2022
Lighting Designer for the Twentieth Century History of Ireland Exhibition
National Museum of IrelandInterior design services
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 March 2023Published 10 November 2022
Trade Show provider - Incosmetics Barcelona
Department for International TradeSupplier(s) RX GlobalMedical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care productsAwarded 31 March 2023
£69,267
Expired contract, expired 31 January 2025Published 10 November 2022
Award of SQA2309 - Exhibition Services
Scottish Qualifications AuthoritySupplier(s) Speakeasy ProductionsExhibition, fair and congress organisation servicesAwarded 28 October 2022
£300,000
Closed tender, closed 15 December 2022Published 9 November 2022
Exhibition Designer Birds
Natural History MuseumMuseum-exhibition services
£178,000
Closed tender, closed 9 December 2022Published 9 November 2022
Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services
Telford and Wrekin CouncilEnvelopes
£1,750,000
Closed tender, closed 15 December 2022Published 9 November 2022
Exhibition Designer Birds
Natural History MuseumMuseum-exhibition services
£178,000
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Awarded contractPublished 7 November 2022
Exhibition Design for the ‘MedTech Research Showcase Exhibit’ at Galway City Museum, Spanish Parade, Galway
Galway County CouncilSupplier(s) Mirador Media LtdLibrary, archives, museums and other cultural servicesAwarded 7 November 2022
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 5 December 2022Published 7 November 2022
National Museums Scotland - Beyond the Little Black Dress - Exhibition Transport
National Museums ScotlandMuseum services
£252,900
Closed tender, closed 28 November 2022Published 4 November 2022
Lowestoft Town Hall Project - Heritage Interpretation Specialist(s)
Lowestoft Town CouncilMuseum-exhibition services
£60,000
Expired contract, expired 31 January 2023Published 3 November 2022
RES/AM N3 Display Graphics Ltd - Exhibition Equipment
Bristol City CouncilSupplier(s) N3 Display Graphics ltdAwarded 3 November 2022
£39,000
Closed tender, closed 13 December 2022Published 2 November 2022
RES / AM Provision of Display (Signage & Exhibition) Equipment
Bristol City CouncilSignage
Value not stated
Closed tender, closed 13 December 2022Published 2 November 2022
RES / AM Provision of Display (Signage & Exhibition) Equipment
Bristol City CouncilExhibition equipment
Value not stated
Awarded contractPublished 1 November 2022
The Provision of Stand Design, Hire and Build Services
University of StrathclydeSupplier(s) Rocket Exhibitions and Events LtdExhibition, fair and congress organisation servicesAwarded 27 October 2022
£50,000
Closed tender, closed 21 November 2022Published 1 November 2022
Paisley Museum Re-imagined: AV Shows
Renfrewshire CouncilServices in connection with motion-picture and video-tape production
£81,000
Closed tender, closed 18 November 2022Published 1 November 2022
2D and 3D Exhibition Design
The National ArchivesBusiness services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Value not stated
Expired contract, expired 31 January 2023Published 26 October 2022
RES/AM Colour Studios - Exhibition Equipment
Bristol City CouncilSupplier(s) Colour Studios LtdAwarded 26 October 2022
£25,000

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about exhibition design, exhibition fit out, museum exhibition, exhibition stand, exhibition services, exhibition build, trade show, exhibition and display, exhibition graphics, exhibition equipment, touring exhibition, exhibition contractor, national pavilion, exhibition pavilion, exhibition installation, exhibition AV, exhibition audio visual in the UK public sector.

How do I find exhibition contracts in the UK public sector?
Search live portals for open exhibition tenders, or track museums and galleries ahead of a gallery renewal programme, since major exhibition fit-outs are planned years in advance. Stotles pulls notices from 100+ portals into one place.
What kinds of exhibition work do public sector buyers tender for?
Museum exhibition design, build and fit out is the largest single category, running from a single gallery refresh to a multi-year, multi-gallery renewal programme. Trade show and conference exhibition stands, exhibition graphics and display equipment, and cultural exhibition delivery services round out the rest.
Who buys exhibition work?
Museums and galleries commission most of it, particularly around major anniversary or gallery renewal programmes. Local authorities and investment bodies buy exhibition stands for property and trade events, and government departments and cultural bodies commission exhibition delivery for events held overseas.
Is museum exhibition work the same as general construction?
It overlaps but is not identical. A gallery renewal typically bundles construction work with specialist exhibition design, AV integration and visitor flow consultancy, so a single programme can span both this page and the general construction market. The exhibition-specific design, graphics and display work is what sets this category apart.

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Invest NI – Design & Construction of the NI Group Stand at Arab Health 2015

Fit-Out Works at The Burren Centre, Kilfenora, Co. Clare

Dunbrody Experience Interpretive Design & Fit Out Supervision

A Four Year, Single Party Framework Agreement for the Provision of Exhibition Stands, Display Stands and related Equipment and Services to TUS.

Lighting Designer for the Twentieth Century History of Ireland Exhibition

Trade Show provider - Incosmetics Barcelona

Award of SQA2309 - Exhibition Services

Exhibition Designer Birds

Printed Materials and Related Goods and Services

Exhibition Designer Birds

Exhibition Design for the ‘MedTech Research Showcase Exhibit’ at Galway City Museum, Spanish Parade, Galway

National Museums Scotland - Beyond the Little Black Dress - Exhibition Transport

Lowestoft Town Hall Project - Heritage Interpretation Specialist(s)

RES/AM N3 Display Graphics Ltd - Exhibition Equipment

RES / AM Provision of Display (Signage & Exhibition) Equipment

RES / AM Provision of Display (Signage & Exhibition) Equipment

The Provision of Stand Design, Hire and Build Services

Paisley Museum Re-imagined: AV Shows

2D and 3D Exhibition Design

RES/AM Colour Studios - Exhibition Equipment

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